Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas. vivax or P.

Seizures 278

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. According to EMS, she was in labor at home and delivered the newborn shortly after they had loaded her into the ambulance. A 37-year-old G5P4 at 33 weeks presents to the ED after being brought in by ambulance. She had a precipitous delivery while the ambulance was pulling in.

EMS 97

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 97

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss.

Poisoning 77

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 77

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

billion passengers annually 1 medical emergency per 604 flights Most common complaints: Syncope/presyncope: 37.4% Respiratory symptoms: 12.1% Nausea and vomiting: 9.5% Diversion occurs 7.3% of in-flight emergencies Deaths occurred 0.3% Smith Quick Facts regarding In-Flight Emergencies: 2.75 Respiratory symptoms: 12.1% Nausea and vomiting: 9.5%

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

Authors: Mikalah Ward, MD (EM Resident Physician, University of Kentucky); Susan Owens, MD (EM Attending Physician, University of Kentucky) // Reviewed by: Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. Unfortunately, seizures in patients with SAH increase the risk of rebleeding.

Seizures 86

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 86

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 63

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 63